31 Aug 2026
UN Experts Set New Standard for Women and Girls With Disabilities
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities closed its 35th Session this August, adopting new guidelines on intersectional discrimination against women and girls with disabilities. Here is what it means for disabled women in South Africa and beyond.
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The UNCRPD at Work: Global Accountability and South Africa's Commitment to Practical Action
Two stories this week show the UNCRPD framework in action: the UN disability rights committee is reviewing six countries right now, while South Africa announces a seven-point disability inclusion partnership with China. Rights on paper must translate into real change.
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South Africa and China Deepen Cooperation on Disability Inclusion
South Africa and China have pledged deeper cooperation on disability inclusion, sharing expertise on Universal Design, data, and assistive technology, grounded explicitly in the UNCRPD.
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